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UPDATED: April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.Houston Airports confirms the return of TSA PreCheck in select terminals:- Terminal A: Standard screening and TSA PreCheck- Terminal C: TSA PreCheck only- Terminal E: Standard screening and TSA PreCheck- CLEAR is not yet availableTSA PreCheck availability is not guaranteed and may change day to day based on staffing. Once TSA can consistently maintain operations, CLEAR will reopen.CHECK NOW: TSA wait times at IAHCHECK NOW: TSA wait times at HOURecent federal action is providing back pay to TSA officers, but the federal government shutdown remains ongoing. TSA staffing levels continue to fluctuate. Passengers should be prepared for longer-than-normal TSA wait times.Passenger volumes also vary throughout the week and can impact wait times:- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are typically lighter- Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays are busierPassengers needing additional assistance, including those traveling with children or requiring accessibility support, should contact their airline before entering a TSA line.Before You Arrive:- Check TSA wait times- Stay in contact with your airline- Arrive early and allow extra time for screeningWe understand this is a difficult experience since the federal shutdown began on Feb. 14.Thank you for your patience, flexibility and continued cooperation.

On March 6, National Employee Appreciation Day, Houston Airports is recognizing its 1,300 employees who keep one of North America’s largest airport systems running around the clock. Their work powers the mission of Houston Airports: connecting the people, businesses, cultures and economies of the world to Houston. Airports operate like small cities. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) / Houston Spaceport, teams coordinate everything from runway safety and security screening to baggage systems, customer service, concessions, technology infrastructure and emergency response.Many shifts begin long before the first flight departs.Maintenance crews inspect facilities overnight. Operations teams monitor weather and airfield conditions. Customer service representatives prepare to greet passengers from around the world. And across every terminal, custodians, airline staff, TSA officers, concession workers and airport employees in administrative roles like finance, communications, marketing and I.T., help ensure travelers experience a clean, organized and welcoming environment.That effort reflects a shared culture inside Houston Airports — one built around relationships, innovation, service and excellence.Leaders often describe the goal simply: make passengers happy.But delivering that experience requires coordination across dozens of teams and partners who work together to solve problems quickly and keep travelers moving safely and efficiently.- For passengers, the result is something simple: a smoother journey from curb to gate.- For Houston Airports employees, it is a daily commitment to serve a global city with pride.Today, travelers passing through IAH or HOU are invited to join in recognizing the people who make that experience possible.If you see an airport employee helping someone find a gate, keeping a terminal spotless or answering a question with a smile, take a moment to say thank you.Behind every departure board and boarding announcement is a team working quietly to make sure Houston stays connected to the world.

One of the longest and most heavily used runways at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will soon undergo a carefully planned upgrade designed to strengthen safety and extend the life of critical airport infrastructure.Houston Airports has temporarily closed Runway 9/27 — a 10,000-foot runway made up of approximately 1.5 million square feet of concrete — for a 90-day resurfacing and lighting improvement project.Rather than repaving the runway, crews will grind approximately one-half inch off the existing concrete surface, retexture it and then regroove the runway. The process restores friction and drainage performance, helping aircraft maintain better traction during landings and takeoffs, particularly in wet conditions.The project also includes installing 380 new LED runway lights, improving visibility for pilots while supporting the airport system’s sustainability goals.This work strengthens one of the most important pieces of infrastructure at Bush Airport. Runways take an incredible amount of daily stress from large, multi-ton commercial aircraft. By resurfacing and retexturing the concrete, Houston Airports restores the friction pilots rely on and extend the life of the runway for years to come.The project is funded in part through a Federal Aviation Administration grant, reflecting continued federal investment in aviation safety and infrastructure across the United States.While Runway 9/27 is temporarily closed, IAH will continue operating with four active runways, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations during the rehabilitation project.